Yard Review on Gridface

Yard: “Detrit”

Binary Dilemma, 2008

Yard takes his fascination with surface noise a step further on this new 12-inch. “Detrit” is a crunchy, crackling techno track with a slow-building melody. Somehow it evokes nostalgia of late-night radio shows with vinyl spinning in a darkened studio. “Squeekr” is a fun digression. Warped synth notes whine over a coarse bassline. It’s somewhat grating, but I’m reminded of old, primitive UK techno. The B side contains two remixes of the title track. The first, by Cane, injects acid squelches and deeper bass. The second, by Anders Ilar, has a dubby, aquatic undertow. It’s subtle and pleasant if a bit muddy. I actually like the original version best of all. I wish Yard had provided four different tracks in that style.
3/5 stars

Yard - Detrit 12"

Yard's Detrit 12" will be released at the end of April.
It features two original tracks with two remixes by Cane and Anders Ilar.

It will be available at Darla

Keep checking back for more details!